Should I get my burn looked at (photo)

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It's from hot water.

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    Hi once you have burnt your self it is really important to follow the correct first aid routine, if it's boiling water then straight into water, not icy just out of the tap as in tepid, if it is treated instantly it shouldn't bulge blister but if it does try not to burst it, if it's a small scold then it's fine to just keep an eye on it but if it's a larger area then call round to your practice and ask nurse to have a look at it, keep it clean as burns can encourage bacteria

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